Holiday Gumdrop Cookies

Celebrate the festive season with these delightful Holiday Gumdrop Cookies, a fun and colorful twist on classic cookie recipes! Bursting with the chewy sweetness of mini gumdrops nestled in a buttery, vanilla-scented dough, these cookies are sure to be a hit at holiday gatherings and cookie swaps. Quick and easy to prepare, with just 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of baking time, this recipe yields soft, golden delights with a playful pop of color and flavor in every bite. Perfect for gifting or as a holiday dessert centerpiece, these cookies combine kid-friendly charm with old-fashioned nostalgia. Bake up a batch to spread cheer and satisfy sweet cravings at your next celebration!

Nutriscore Rating: 31/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 1.5 cups Mini gumdrops (cut into small pieces, if large)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough is just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Stir in the chopped gumdrops by hand, ensuring the candy is evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion out balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1306.2 grams (1306.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5479

Total Fat 205.30g	263%
Saturated Fat 125.00g	625%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 889mg	296%
Sodium 2052mg	89%
Total Carbohydrate 882.50g	321%
Dietary Fiber 8.20g	29%
Total Sugars 575.50g
Protein 45.10g	90%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 230mg	18%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 652mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.2%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 63.5%